The UNO Women's Cross Country team opened the season at the UNO/Creighton Classic on Saturday at the Chili Greens Complex. Though it's only the first meet of the season, the results left the Mavs optimistic about the rest of the schedule.

Starting a new season with half of your team consisting of freshmen new to campus generally means you'll have some struggle and an adjustment period before you can expect any success. Yet the feeling around the UNO women's cross country team is anything but uncertain.